Khune, Mphahlele, Mathoho, Ngezana as Chiefs make 6 changes
Khune, Mphahlele, Mathoho, Ngezana as Chiefs make 6 changes

Posted in News, Team News on Feb 17, 2021.

Chiefs will shift their focus back to the DStv Premiership today after taking part in the Nedbank Cup in their last outing. They will face AmaZulu this afternoon at FNB Stadium for the second round of matches in the 2020/21 season of the Premiership.

Amakhosi have made a total of six changes to the team with the return of Itumeleng Khune who is in for Daniel Akpeyi, Ramahlwe Mphahlele replacing Anthony Akumu Agay, Philani Zulu coming in for Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Siyabonga Ngezana replaces Kgotso Moleko, Reeve Frosler replacing Bernard Parker and Mulomowandau Mathoho coming in for Siphelele Ntshangase.

The coach has opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Chiefs’ defence is made up of Mphahlele on the left, Mathoho in central defence and Ngezana on the right.

The midfield will see Zulu on the left, Daniel Cardoso and Darrel Matsheke as defensive midfielders and Frosler on the right.

Amakhosi will have Nkosingiphile Ngcobo on the left-wing and Happy Mashiane on the right.

Amakhosi will attack with Samir Nurković.

The refereeing team is made up of Jelly Chavani in the middle of the park. He will be assisted by Elphas Sitole and Thamaga Sebata.  The fourth official will be Victor Gomes.

The DStv Premiership match between The Phefeni Glamour Boys and Usuthu will commence at 15:00 at FNB Stadium. No spectators will be allowed in the stadium. The game will be live on SuperSport Channel 202 and various SABC radio stations, with regular updates of the match on Twitter @KaizerChiefs.

Line-ups:

Chiefs XI:  Khune (32); Ngezana (30), Mphahlele (2) ©, Mathoho (3); Zulu (22), Cardoso (4), Frosler, Matsheke (43); Mashiane (19), Ngcobo (37); Nurković (9)

Subs:  Akpeyi (40); Sasman (20), Radebe (33), Manyama (21);  Katsande (31), Blom (45),  Parker (25),  Castro (8), Kambole (7)

Coach: Gavin Hunt

AmaZulu XI: Mothwa (44), Gumede © (17),  Mabiliso (29), Mgwazela (39), Xoki (27), Makhaula (8), Kewuti (46), Magubane (11),  Memela (15), Mulenga (30), Mthembu (9)

Subs: Mbatha (28); Sikhakhane (5), Mzava (25),  Masilela (24), Mlambo (23), Tshabalala (26) Maduna (35), Ntuli (7), (Majoro (20)

Coach: Benni McCarthy

 

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